Sopot, spring by the sea

          The spring started, so it is the time for the first spring trip. It's a good time to visit the Baltic Sea. Wind has not tip me on the beach, and the cold does not receive all the pleasure of walking the coast. Perfect time. The seaside resorts are still completely empty, so I can without pushing other people, take a walk round the pier or Monciak (the main street of the town). This year I chose Sopot (Poland). In the season is visited by thousands of tourists not only from Poland, now is completely empty, as well as cafes and restaurants, where today I do not have to wait for hours for a meal.

          Sopot is located in northern Poland, on the Gulf of Gdansk (Baltic Sea). Sopot is the most popular resort and spa town in Poland, while visiting him before the season sometimes hard to believe. However, it has very much very good eatery.

          The city has Europe's longest wooden pier. Besides being on the beach I can admire the lighthouse. Near the pier is built Church of the Saviour. This is the church of the Evangelical-Augsburg in Gdansk located in Sopot. It was built in neo-baroque style in the years 1913-1919 by the famous architect Adolf Bielefeldt. Its white tower is clearly visible from afar and invites visitors.

          It should also see a settlement in Sopot, early medieval settlement located within the city, surrounded by ramparts and a moat. Around the growing beech forest, currently lazily coming to life. Settlement functions as an archaeological museum, accessible to tourists.

          Spoto is also a place known for its nationwide music festival, and many cultural events, which have a place here in the summer. It's also a place visited by crowds of Polish celebrities and artists. But now there is not just one, but a permanent residents.

          I love the early spring to visit the seaside towns. This pervasive emptiness has something magical and evocative. All prepared and waiting for the May first wave of tourists. And now it is completely empty and silent. The sea has a slightly different shade of gray, as sand is not marked yet by thousands of footprints. It's a good time to prepare for the season the travel, sit in a small cafes with laptop and book and make plans for the summer.


Photos by mag jack